Manny’s 1979 Nishiki International

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We’re on such a roll here lately, I may as well keep it going. This is Manny’s 1979 Nishiki International.

Hi,  this is my first submission to OTS,

It’s a 1979 Nishiki International. This bike belonged to a friend of friend who bought it new. At some point he quit riding it and stored it in an attic for at least a couple of decades! Rolled up me sleeves, cleaned her up, replaced the tires/tubes, and cables. Lubed/oiled the chain, all the bearings etc. Wrapped the bar with Newbaum’s cotton tape, hemp twined the ends and coated with amber shellac. I hate the foam bar/grip tape these bikes originally came with! I’ve got the toe clips but need to replace the leather straps and it’ll be 100% complete.

Cheers, Manny in AZ

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  • Ryan Surface

    Wow Manny Gorgeous job! Love the way the seat, cable housing and bar tape echo the decal color. Looks like a joy to ride.

  • BeaterRezQ

    Nishiki International–up there in the pecking order of Japanese goodness, yum. That bike screams Starbucks for some strange reason!

  • Will Hernandez

    I just discovered this page. Thanks! I’ve been looking for a bike that is NOT a fixie to get around and cruise Los Angeles with my family. I’ll use your page as inspiration for smart buying of my own OTS.

  • raincity

    love the suntour details – what a beautiful bike!!!